Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality International applicants residing outside Saudi Arabia who meet KAU external-scholarship conditions
Minimum qualification Recognised bachelor's degree for master's study; recognised master's degree for doctoral study
Minimum grade Normally at least 'Very Good' or equivalent under the KAU scholarship rules
Prerequisite background Academic/research background relevant to the selected KAU graduate programme
Eligible fields of study Eligible KAU graduate programmes available to international scholarship students
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit Normally maximum 30 for master's and 35 for doctoral applicants under the published rules
English / language Published minimums include TOEFL iBT 61 / CBT 173 / PBT 500 or IELTS 5.0, subject to programme requirements
Admission required first No
Nomination required Conditional
Application fee No separate scholarship fee stated; host/admission application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Tuition covered under the KAU international scholarship
Stipend Monthly stipend/financial reward
Travel support Annual round-trip airfare plus arrival/departure support according to scholarship rules
Insurance Healthcare/medical services
Other benefits Accommodation subject to availability, subsidized meals, library support, thesis-printing and graduation/book-shipping allowances
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
Official KAU international scholarship pages reviewed; benefit and eligibility framework is published, while the next external graduate application deadline is not currently announced.
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